Santa Clara overcame Marítimo in a close win on Sunday, 2x1, on matchday 12. To this matchweek, Vasco Matos's team came from two wins, and Manuel Tulipa's team came from a defeat.
Early in the game, Gabriel Silva opened the scoring for Santa Clara, through a header inside the penalty area. After 34 minutes, Lucas Silva fired home for Marítimo, with a right-foot strike inside the box.
In the 60th minute, Zainadine Júnior saw a red card after receiving his second yellow Pedro Pacheco scored the winning goal after 74 minutes.
After the result Santa Clara are 1st in the table, with 26 points, while Marítimo sit 7th place, with 19 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Vasco Matos's team visit CD Tondela. Meanwhile, Manuel Tulipa's team will play at home against Länk Vilaverdense.
